The hashtag #NoConfederate was a top-trending Twitter topic worldwide on Sunday after April Reign, the woman behind the #OscarsSoWhite campaign two years ago, urged people to send a message to HBO objecting to the show.
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Trump says Senate should have passed health care bill
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dismay on Friday that the Senate tried to repeal his predecessor’s health care program overnight but failed to do so.
Charlie Gard, British baby at heart of dispute, has died
The 11-month-old baby suffered from an extremely rare genetic condition causing progressive brain damage and muscle weakness.
‘Wonder Woman’ returning for 2019 movie sequel
“Wonder Woman” is coming back for more.
‘Arrested Development’ actor Jason Bateman receives Hollywood star
“I just simply feel very, very grateful to have had a chance to hold my job in a business that’s not known for its longevity,” Jason Bateman, 48, said.
Anne Hathaway in talks to replace Amy Schumer as ‘Barbie’
After losing Amy Schumer due to scheduling conflicts, Sony looks to have found its replacement for the upcoming live-action “Barbie” pic, with Anne Hathaway in talks for the lead role.
Ben Affleck denies rumors he is exiting ‘Batman’
Ben Affleck won’t be hanging up Batman’s cape and cowl anytime soon.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer resigns
By Abby Phillip, The Washington Post on July 21, 2017, at 12:15 p.m.
Samples taken from Salvador Dali’s body to resolve paternity suit
Forensic scientists and legal experts began taking DNA samples from the embalmed body of Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali on Thursday to try to resolve a paternity claim.
‘Not appropriate’ for Justin Bieber to tour China because of ‘bad behavior’
It is not appropriate for Canadian pop star Justin Bieber to visit China because of his bad behavior and he needed to improve his conduct to become a singer “truly loved” by the public, a Chinese state office has said.
Sessions won’t resign as attorney general after Trump criticism
By Matt Zapotosky and Sari Horwitz, The Washington Post on July 20, 2017, at 11:04 a.m.
“I plan to continue to do so as long as that is appropriate,” Sessions said at a news conference Thursday,
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Video of foster children surprised with adoption news at Disney goes viral
A video of Mickey Mouse surprising two foster children with news of their adoption date has gone viral on social media.
Canadian official breaks protocol with hand on Queen Elizabeth
“I was just anxious to be sure that there was no stumbling on the steps,” he told Canadian broadcaster CBC news.
Cowboys RB Elliott involved in incident at Dallas bar
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a late-night altercation at a Dallas bar, according to multiple reports Monday morning.
Federer crushes suffering Cilic for record eighth Wimbledon title
By Martyn Herman, Reuters on July 16, 2017, at 11:07 a.m.
Roger Federer thrashed suffering Croat Marin Cilic to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles crowns on Sunday, five years after landing his seventh.
Garbine Muguruza defeats Venus Williams for Wimbledon crown
Garbine Muguruza stormed to her first Wimbledon title on Saturday, blowing away in-form American Venus Williams 7-5 6-0 with arguably the performance of her career.
Pence, Trudeau discuss U.S.-Canada trade disagreements
President Donald Trump plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico with talks to begin in mid-August.
The reason you heard really loud airplane noises Tuesday night in Bangor
Sisters give birth to sons less than 12 hours apart at same Maine hospital
Navy picks Bath Iron Works foe to repair Maine-built USS Fitzgerald
Shark bites paddleboard, closing Cape Cod beach